DESPITE the flooding in Thailand’s central provinces and parts of Bangkok, many upcoming tourism events and activities are still scheduled for other parts of the country.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Suraphon Svetasreni said Chiang Mai was confirmed for a 6,000-pax incentive from Amway South Korea from November 15 to December 13, as well as for a preparation camp for 20 Miss Belgium finalists from November 17 to 26.
An Indian couple will also be celebrating their wedding in Hua Hin from November 19-23, with 250 guests to be flown in from India.
Suraphon said TAT was making sure that it was sending the message across that most of Thailand is unaffected by flooding.
TAT’s 25 international offices are also conducting various activities in maintaining the country’s tourism markets. For example, from China, it has brokered charter flights from Xian to Phuket every six days, from Tai Yuan and Zheng Zhao twice a week each to Bangkok, and is cooperating with China Eastern Airlines to expand the Beijing-Kunming-Phuket route.
From January to September, Thailand’s main gateway Suvarnabhumi Airport recorded 14.4 million foreign visitors, up 27 per cent year on year. Suvarnabhumi recorded a 6.7 per cent year-on-year growth in October arrivals and a 27.25 per cent year-on-year drop between November 1 and 12.
By Sirima Eamtako
